New York, NY → Detroit, MI flight delays
LGA → DTW · all airlines · 331 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +58 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
0.3%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg when late
+58m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 15%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 30%
Which airline is most punctual on LGA → DTW?
Deltadelayed 14%
Republicdelayed 20%
Spiritdelayed 30%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 20% of LGA → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 58 minutes when they do, based on 331 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on LGA → DTW?
Delta, delayed 14% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly LGA → DTW?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 30%).
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